Meet Hanna Gissler, M.S., L.Ac, L.E., LMT
Education & Certifications
M.S.Ac., graduated with a Master of Science in Acupuncture from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO
Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist
L.Ac., Colorado State Licensed Acupuncturist
L.M.T., Colorado State Licensed Massage Therapist
L.E., Colorado State Licensed Esthetician
Clean Needle Technique Certified
RYT 200, Registered Yoga Teacher
Advanced training
AcuLift Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture
Microneedling Certified
Matt Callison's Motor Point Theory and Practice
Trigger Point Acupuncture (dry needling)
Dr. Tan's Balance Method Acupuncture
HANNA SPECIALIZES IN:
Pain Conditions & Traumatic Injuries (Acute & Chronic)
Women’s Health and Hormonal Imbalances
Mental Health
Sports Acupuncture
Born and raised in Colorado, I am grateful to still call this beautiful state home. Growing up with close access to the Denver music scene made for an interesting and exciting high school experience. I fell in love with the Grateful Dead, bluegrass and jam bands when I was 15, and my exposure to those communities ultimately led me down the path of a spiritual seeker, fascinated by alternative lifestyles and perspectives.
By the time I was 18, I knew that a traditional college experience was not for me. Instead, I enrolled in a work study program at a residential yoga ashram…and then stayed for 7 years, diving deep into meditation & ancient yogic and Tibetan Buddhist practices and teachings, practicing for two hours every day, 7 days a week. I had done 35,000+ hours of meditative discipline before age 25.
My time living at the ashram set in motion the healing journey I have been on (and still am) for the past 15 years. I still have a daily practice, though it is less rigorous and has evolved to include somatic healing approaches and other forms of meditation like yin yoga and yoga nidra, in addition to seated practice. I try to listen to what my body-mind needs each day and season of my life.
Hanna’s Story
My interest in acupuncture grew out of my general interest in traditional healing methods as well as my own experience as a patient receiving acupuncture to heal from chronic pain that was the result of being rear-ended three times in the span of two years. These physical traumas resulted in severe chronic pain from whiplash, a head injury, and a fragile nervous system. After years of suffering, acupuncture helped me find relief from pain but also helped me to feel more connected to my body and more resilient to stressors.
I started thinking about acupuncture as a career, and actually toured the school I ended up attending, Southwest Acupuncture College, when I was 21. I knew I wasn’t ready for such an undertaking yet, but it was always in the back of my mind. After caring for my father for two years in my early twenties during his rapid cognitive decline due to Lewy Body Dementia, I knew that healing work and holding space for others is my calling. I moved out of the ashram at 25, just after my dad passed, ready for a new adventure. I always knew I wanted to combine acupuncture and skincare, so I enrolled in esthetician school and the following year enrolled in acupuncture school.
When I’m not working I enjoy hiking, hammocking, soaking up some sunshine in a quiet park, and lovin’ on my gorgeous Aussie-Corgi mix, Molly. My yin time activities include meditation, yin yoga, journaling, reading, yoga nidra, vision boarding, and listening to podcasts. My seasonal outdoor activities include snowboarding in the winter, camping in the summer, leaf-peeping in the fall, wildflower-peeping in the spring (hiking). And finally, I also love cuddling up with a good movie or show as much as the next person, ideally with a fire going and a cozy cup of tea. Chef's kiss!